Pumpkin bread

By twinklfsh

Makes 3 loaves so there are two to give away!

Ingredients

• 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2/3 cup water
• 4 large eggs
• 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin

Preparation

Step 1

Stir together flour and remaining ingredients in a large bowl until smooth. Divide batter evenly among 3 greased and floured 9- x 5-inch loaf pans.
Bake at 350° for 50 minutes to 1 hour or until wooden pick inserted into center of each loaf comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire rack.

Yield: Makes 3 loaves